Family Moments Shine at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Opener
The energy inside Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 28, 2025, was electric before Beyoncé even took the stage—but the real surprises started when her kids joined her under the lights. The Cowboy Carter Tour kicked off with over 70,000 fans watching not just the queen herself, but also 13-year-old Blue Ivy and 7-year-old Rumi making rare, unforgettable appearances. If you thought Beyoncé would play it safe for her eighth studio album’s first live show, think again.
The nearly three-hour setlist was massive, weaving through 39 tracks that spanned both her newest work and fan favorites. When Beyoncé performed 'America Has a Problem,' all eyes snapped to Blue Ivy, who worked the choreography front and center like she owned the place. Fans saw Blue dance alongside professionals, effortlessly syncing up with her mother—proving those Carter genes run deep. But the family moments didn’t stop there. During the performance of 'Protector,' Rumi stepped onto the stage for her first-ever live debut, drawing awed applause as she stuck close to Beyoncé.
Live tours often follow a routine, but this one felt more like an evolving story. Beyoncé treated the launch as a full-blown spectacle. She debuted '16 Carriages'—a centerpiece of the album—while literally floating above the crowd in a clear car-like prop, the visuals amplified by sprawling LED ramps and one jaw-dropping rectangular widescreen. The cutting-edge stage was hard to miss, designed in a star shape to give fans in every corner of SoFi a close look. Videos of the setup had already been viral days before on social media. But seeing it in person, especially with Beyoncé dramatically suspended above fans, had everyone talking.
Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, dropped back in March and quickly snagged Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys, so anticipation for the tour has been sky-high. The night’s playlist dived deep into the album, blending new hits seamlessly with throwbacks, and kept up a relentless, upbeat pace. The concert wrapped with the soaring song 'Amen', giving fans one last, powerful moment before the curtain dropped.
If you missed the first night, you’re in luck—the tour runs through July 26 and covers cities across North America and Europe, with stops at legendary venues along the way. Since announcing the Cowboy Carter Tour on Instagram in February, Beyoncé has kept the details coming, and it’s clear she’s raised the bar on what a stadium tour can look and feel like. Between the groundbreaking visuals, a superstar setlist, and heartfelt moments with Blue Ivy and Rumi, this is more than just another concert—it's a full-on family affair fans won’t soon forget.
